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Calabacitas Casserole with Polenta and Cheese (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Calabacitas Casserole with Polenta and Cheese (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Calabacitas Casserole with Polenta and Cheese (Rachael Ray)

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups corn kernels , defrosted
4 cloves garlic , smashed
1 green chile pepper seeded and chopped or, 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 small to medium zucchini, diced
1 small to medium yellow squash
1 large yellow skinned onion, chopped
1 (14-oz) can stewed tomatoes
2 tsp dark chili powder , just over 1/2 a palm full
salt and pepper
1 (16-oz) tubes prepared polenta
2 cups, 10 oz, shredded monterey jack , available on the dairy aisle in pouches
3 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, corn, garlic and chiles. Saute 3 minutes, add zucchini and yellow squash and onions, season with salt and pepper, chili powder; cook 7 to 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes and heat through. Transfer to baking dish. Cut 1 tube of polenta in 1/2-inch slices lengthwise. Top vegetables with polenta and cheese. Place in hot oven to melt cheese and warm polenta, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro or flat-leaf parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	344.34 Kcal (1442 kJ)
Calories from fat	218.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.26g	37%
Cholesterol	42.05mg	14%
Sodium	287.94mg	12%
Potassium	262.03mg	6%
Total Carbs	17.71g	6%
Sugars	2.34g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	10%
Protein	14.05g	28%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	376.8mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.78 Kcal (1016 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.11g	37%
Cholesterol	29.65mg	14%
Sodium	203.02mg	12%
Potassium	184.74mg	6%
Total Carbs	12.48g	6%
Sugars	1.65g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	10%
Protein	9.9g	28%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	19%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	265.7mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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